Court News
Macoupin County Courthouse News
Date range: October 18 – 24, 2016. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
William C. Smock, Springfield, is suing Helma E. McPhail, Farmersville, for more than $50,000 in damages for injuries he allegedly sustained in a 2014 motorcycle/automobile crash in Girard. According to the suit, Smock was operating a southbound motorcycle on North Third Street near its intersection with Mill Street when a northbound vehicle driven by McPhail allegedly attempted a left turn onto Mill Street and collided with Smock’s motorcycle. The suit alleges McPhail was negligent in that she allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way to Smock’s vehicle, drove across the intersection at an excessive rate of speed, failed to reduce the speed of her vehicle to avoid the collision, operated her vehicle at a speed that was too fast for conditions, failed to keep a proper lookout for other vehicles, failed to stop her vehicle to avoid the collision, failed to keep her vehicle under proper control and failed to use every precaution to avoid the collision. Smock claims to have sustained permanent injuries to his left leg, knee and ankle, arms, neck and head. He seeks a monetary judgment to compensate him for alleged pain and anguish, medical expenses and loss of income. A jury trial is demanded.
Professional Property Management, LLC, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Denine L. Helander, Smantha B. Stanger and Zachary B. McCoy, seeking possession of a residential apartment in the 600 block of North Dye Street in Virden, along with monetary damages specifically from Helander. According to the suit. Helander was employed as a property manager at Virden Apartments. As part of her compensation package, Helander allegedly was provided with an apartment in which to live at the complex. Stanger and McCoy allegedly also continue to occupy the apartment and therefore are included in the suit, according to the complaint. The suit alleges Helander and the other defendants refused to vacate the apartment, as allegedly required by contract, after Helander was terminated in July. In addition to possession of the premises, Count II of the suit seeks $6,100 in damages allegedly due under the employment contract, plus $100 per day until the time of judgment. Count III, seeks past due rent in the amount of $273. In addition, the suit seeks compensation for the cost of the lawsuit and $2,500 in attorney fees.
Lavern Harvey, Palmyra, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Melissa and Jeremy Miller, Virden, seeking $780 in alleged back rent along with possession of residential premises located in the 300 block of South Dye Street in Virden.
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., has filed a complaint in replevin against Matthew R. and Katherine I. Holman, Bunker Hill, seeking possession of a 2009 Clayton manufactured/mobile home now valued at $14,198.55. The complaint alleges the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the property after the couple allegedly defaulted on a loan executed in March 2010 for the purchase of the mobile home.
SMALL CLAIMS
Joseph R. Boente Sons, Inc., Carlinville, is suing Tony Houseman, Carlinville, for $629.83, plus court costs, allegedly owed for services.
Macoupin Veterinary Clinic, Carlinville, is suing Jean E. Beal, Carlinville, for $611.91, plus court costs, allegedly owed for services.
Plaza Truck Service, Inc., Carlinville, is suing Kenny Logue, New Douglas, for $2,259.99, plus court costs, allegedly owed for services.
Macoupin Veterinary Clinic, Carlinville, is suing Carol A. Smith, Carlinville, for $174.37, plus court costs, allegedly owed for services.
Paul F. Gowin, Girard, is suing Leslie Guthrie, Girard, alleging Guthrie stopped payment on $2,400 owed to the plaintiff for a truck.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Susan Allen, Staunton, for $3,567.47, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Reid’s Tire and Auto, Gillespie, is suing Kenny Harbaugh, Gillespie, for $453.13 that Harbaugh allegedly owes for automotive repairs.
Gray Lumber Yard, Modesto, is suing Robyn Roberts, Greenfield, for $1,225.97, plus court costs, that the defendant allegedly owes the plaintiff.
Heritage Manor-Staunton is suing Alisa Dewitt, Worden, for $8,053.50, plus court costs and attorney fees, allegedly owed for nursing home care for which the defendant was the responsible party.
FELONIES
Marshall P. Simmons, 24, Carlinville, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with an Oct. 15 incident in Carlinville during which he allegedly was in possession of less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine.
Robert D. Farmer, 52, Shipman, is charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving on a revoked driver’s license in connection with a July 27 incident during which he allegedly operated a 2003 GMC pickup truck on Fosterburg Road. The DUI charges were elevated to felonies because Farmer allegedly was driving on a revoked driver’s license at the time of the offense and because of previous convictions for the same offense on Farmer’s record from July 18, 2008, and Sept. 7, 1984 in Madison County, July 31, 2012, in Macoupin County, and May 26, 2016, in Dane County, Wisconsin. The driving on a revoked license charge was elevated to a felony due to previous convictions on Farmer’s record for the same offense from May 15, 2013, in Macoupin County and Nov. 10, 2015, in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Kari A. McKinney, 40, Carlinville, is charged with theft for allegedly exercising unauthorized control over more than $100,000 but less than $500,000 in cash belonging to Gwillim Trucking, Carlinville, between November 2014 and February 2016 with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the use of the property.
Ashley N. Thompson, 36, Auburn, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 17 incident.
James R. Varble, 46, Hettick, is charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 18 incident in Carlinville.
Lorie J. Frank, 41, Benld, is charged with residential burglary in connection with an Oct. 18 incident during which she allegedly entered a rural Gillespie home without authority and with the intent to commit a theft.
Mandy M. Gibbons, 38, Gillespie, is charged with possession of less than five grams of a substance containing methamphetamine in connection with an Oct. 18 incident in Gillespie.
MISDEMEANORS
Brandy D. Dawdy, 40, Greenfield, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $23.21 on June 2 to Darr’s Pit Stop, Medora, while knowing her bank would not honor the draft.
Kevin J. Black, 30, Sawyerville, is charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing a check for $23.21 on Aug. 7 to T.J.’s, Benld, while knowing his bank would not honor the draft.
In separate cases, Jeffery L. Herron, III, 21, and Kyrah E. Pernicka, 21, both of Staunton, are charged with retail theft in connection with a Sept. 30 incident during which they allegedly shop-lifted four Loko alcoholic beverages from Circle K in Staunton.
Misty R. Rice, 40, Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespass to railroad property in connection with an Oct. 8 incident during which she allegedly walked along a Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way near Rinaker Road at a location other than a public crossing.
William T. Borgini, 19, Staunton, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 7 incident on North Union Street at East North Street in Staunton.
Donald E. Gray, Jr., 46, Staunton, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with an Oct. 18 incident during which he allegedly pointed a cordless drill at a Staunton police officer knowing him to be a peace officer engaged in performing his official duties.
Shane J. Lomelino, 34, Palmyra, is charged with resisting a peace officer in connection with an Oct. 18 incident during which he allegedly refused to support his own weight as a Macoupin County Sheriff’s deputy was attempting to search him and place him into a squad car.
Bo D. Buffington, 18, Litchfield, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with an Oct. 14 incident at a bean field on Litchfield Trail.
Walter A. Wallace, 36, Gillespie, is charged with battery in connection with an Oct. 20 incident during which he allegedly punched a male victim in the face, causing the victim to bleed.
Austin M. Weatherford, 19, Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a Sept. 25 incident during which he allegedly obtained unauthorized control over a Playstation, valued at less than $500, that he knew to be stolen.
Tucker L. Clinton, 21, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful use of weapons in connection with an Oct. 7 incident during which he allegedly possessed a 9 mm Hi-Point pistol that was uncased and within immediate reach within his vehicle without having a concealed carry license.
Jay M. Parker, 25, East Alton, is charged with possession of cannabis in connection with a June 11 incident during which he allegedly possessed 10 to 30 grams of a substance containing cannabis.
Patricia L. Senter, 45, St. Louis, Mo., is charged with unauthorized display of a registration sticker in connection with an Oct. 8 incident during which she allegedly displayed a sticker on a 1999 Lexus that was registered to another vehicle.
Matthew W. Stoops, 24, Staunton, is charged with criminal trespass to property in connection with an Oct. 21 incident during which he allegedly entered property in the 100 block of West Mill Street in Staunton after being notified that such entry was forbidden.
Bethany E. Robinson, 18, Carlinville, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Sept. 30 incident in the 300 block of Hickory Street in Staunton.
TRAFFIC
Kayla M. Smith, 26, Palmyra, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 4 incident on North Road. Smith also faces a traffic charge for alleged improper parking on a roadway.
Kimberly R. Roth, 41, Virden, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 16 incident on Waverly Street at Blair Street in Virden. She also faces a traffic charge for alleged illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Karen L. Downey, 43, Girard, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 17 incident on Farmersville Road at Ball Road. In addition, Downey was issued traffic citations for allegedly making an improper turn signal, alleged improper lane usage and alleged operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.
Jason T. Gibbs, 32, Hettick, is charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol in connection with an Oct. 16 incident on Illinois Route 111 at Hettick Road about 3 a.m. In addition, he faces a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Stacy Miller, Brighton, vs. Shawn Miller, Brighton.
- Andrew P. James, Virden, vs. Elissa R. James, Virden.
- Charles Thomas Caraker, Jr., Bunker Hill, vs. Angela M. Gambino, address unknown.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Michael R. Williams and Talisha J. Montgomery, both of Carlinville.
- Jonathan J. Tapscott and Michelle M. Stover, both of Chesterfield.
- William L. Lake and Jenny D. Hunt, both of Girard.
- Cory A. Farris and Emily L. Ried, both of Gillespie.
- Jerel D. Loveless and Deborah M. Boatman, both of Carlinville.
- Kristopher D. Furness and Alyx M. Beck, both of Plainview.
- David James O’Brien of Girard and Cynthia Gail Mottershaw of Virden.
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Cases filed during August 20-26, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with theft of display merchandise in connection with an August 19 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Marcus Kampmann, 32 of Staunton, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 5, 2022, incident.
Matthew Stoops, 21 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth, driving unlicensed, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expiration of registration in connection with a May 26 incident.
Holly Messerly, 37 of Bunker Hill, is charged with possession of meth in connection with an October 15, 2022, incident.
Kirklund Davis, 25 of Sawyerville, is charged with obstructing justice by destroying evidence, false report of an offense, leaving the scene, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 22 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle in connection with an August 23 incident.
Alexander Dopuch, 28 of Benld, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and improper lane usage in connection with a July 16 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Alphonso Anderson, 26 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal damage to property in connection with an August 20 incident. He was also charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 21 incident.
James Rawlins, 61 of Carlinville, is charged with criminal trespassing in connection with an August 22 incident.
Arthur Massey, 58 of Brighton, is charged with aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Dustin Luketich, 33 of Plainview, is charged with theft of labor, services, or property in connection with a July 3 incident.
Kimberly Richey, 38 of Mount Olive, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with an August 11 incident.
Antonio Zollicoffer, 35 of Carlinville, is charged with theft in connection with a June 24 incident.
Kimberly Knott, 41 of Coffeen, is charged with two counts of writing a check knowing her depository would not honor in connection with incidents taking place on May 17 and May 20.
Rodney Knott Jr., 39 of Coffeen, is charged with writing a check knowing his depository would not honor in connection with an April 28 incident.
Fred Howell, 47 of Mount Olive, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an August 24 incident.
Stephanie Short, 58 of Bunker Hill, is charged with violating an order of protection in connection with an August 24 incident.
William Overturf, 36 of Eagarville, is charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 24 incident.
TRAFFIC
Alice Horne, 63 of Hillsboro, is charged with driving under the influence of a drug in connection with an August 21 incident.
Dakota Throne, 24 of Eagarville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Denyse Greff, 54 of Thayer, is charged with improper use of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 17 incident.
Rebecca Morgan, 29 of Quincy, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 19 incident.
Michael Reeder, 68 of Carlinville, is charged with failing to notify damage done to an unattended vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 16 incident.
Darin Day, 37 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 18 incident.
Theodore Hopper, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 1-10 mph above the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Charles Massie III, 27 of Breese, is charged with driving on a suspended license, driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 19 incident.
Amanda Coyle, 39 of Girard, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 18 incident.
Krystal Ray, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with an August 17 incident.
Adam Miller, 34 of Edwardsville, is charged with driving with a license that has been expired more than one year, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and improper lane usage in connection with an August 21 incident.
Irakli Tsiklauri, 40 of Brooklyn, NY, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 21 incident.
Rakhmatillo Tishaev, 30 of Kent, WA, is charged with driving a vehicle requiring a CDL license while not obtaining a CDL license and not paying a fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 22 incident.
Wayne Minhards, 66 of Greenfield, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 19 incident.
Venson Price, 42 of Alton, is charged with driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with an August 18 incident.
Michael Mccormick, 66 of Wilsonville, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 23 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Diana Aubin versus Richard Aubin
- Katherine Laslie versus Jared Gamble
- Katelyn Banister versus Adam Banister
- Clayton Heimlich versus Emily Hohn
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Alexander Dawson and Emily Turner, both of Carlinville
- Larry Lehman and April Ewin, both of Gillespie
- Blake Stone and Ryleigh Hinkle, both of Bunker Hill
- Wayne White and Lauren Bennett, both of Raymond
- Blake Bertolino and Taylor Jenkins, both of Girard
- Michaela Potthast of Alhambra and Trevor Straeter of Pocahontas
- Hannah Wilton of Carlinville and Nicholas Ondes of Mount Olive
- Shawn Schultze and Pamela Czarnecki, both of Bunker Hill
- Brock Bell of Delavan and Cara Emery of Carlinville
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Cases filed during August 13-19, 2023. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
FELONIES
Michael Wallace, 46 of Bunker Hill, is charged with domestic battery in connection with an August 13 incident. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a prior conviction of the same offense.
Dillon Weaver, 25 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm, theft, and aggravated assault with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with an August 11 incident.
Justin Howerton, 27 of Carlinville, is charged with violating the sex offender registration in connection with a July 25 incident.
Dustin Thompson, 29 of Hillsboro, is charged with residential burglary and theft of between $500 and $10,000 in connection with a June 21 incident. He was also charged with possession of meth in connection with an April 5 incident.
Roy Glasco, 28 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with a suspended or revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, two counts of improper lane usage, transportation of alcohol as a driver, improper turn signal, five counts of disregarding a stop sign, aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol with no valid insurance, aggravated fleeing, driving with a revoked/suspended license, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 14 incident.
Kathryn Ayers, 51 of Gillespie, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with a June 26 incident. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Frederic Skinner, 19 of Carlinville, is charged with two counts of theft in connection with events taking place on August 4 and August 6. The charges were elevated to felonies due to prior convictions of the same offense.
Rowan Cook, 21 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance in connection with a February 5 incident.
Thomas Ray, 43 of Staunton, was charged with possession of meth in connection with a February 26 incident.
Amanda French, 36 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of a controlled substance in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
Jordan French, 30 of Mount Vernon, is charged with possession of meth in connection with a November 6, 2022, incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Mark Bersch, 66 of Carlinville, is charged with resisting a peace officer and criminal trespassing in connection with a June 30 incident.
Brayden Parker, 19 of Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Dominic Parker, 22 Gillespie, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 6 incident.
Brett Bilbruck, 18 of Hettick, is charged with disorderly conduct in connection with a July 1 incident.
Christine Wolf, 48 of Mount Olive, is charged with littering in connection with a June 26 incident.
Denzell Drew, 26 of Affton, MO, is charged with possession of 30 to 100 grams of cannabis, driving on a revoked license, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, and window treatment on driver and adjacent driver windows in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Erick Streeter, 52 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 12 incident.
Adam Bray, 42 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a revoked license in connection with an August 11 incident.
Kimberley Nicaise, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
David Ragusa, 40 of East Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene, failing to give notice of a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and failing to reduce speed in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jennifer Turley, 42 of Virden, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 8 incident.
Jalisa Gray, 34 of Saint Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and violating a child restraint in connection with an August 13 incident.
Frank Napoli, 51 of Oak Forest, is charged with driving on a revoked license, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving 15-20 mph above the limit in connection with an August 12 incident.
Cody Wiseman, 21 of East Alton, is charged with driving with a canceled/revoked/suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 11 incident.
Jakob Barton, 25 of Jerseyville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an August 10 incident.
Danielle Green, 24 of Elkville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an August 14 incident.
Melissa Brooks, 38 of Benbrook, TX, is charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage in connection with an August 14 incident.
Sagyndyk Keldibaev, 59 of Forest Hills, NY, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 15 incident.
Toni Portis, 27 of Chicago, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with an August 16 incident.
Zaur Buzoev, 36 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Rysbek Koichiev, 38 of Renton, WA, is charged with not obtaining a CDL license while operating a vehicle requiring a CDL license and having an unpaid fee for being over the registered weight in connection with an August 16 incident.
Jennifer Pickett, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with reckless driving in connection with an August 9 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Jennifer Davis versus Ronald Davis Jr.
- Suzanne Dzafic versus Bernhard Dzafic Jr.
- Skyelissa Ellsworth versus Corylee Ellsworth
- Patricia Burger versus Ricky Burger
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Joshua Bale-Eiskant and Rebecca Brown, both of Virden
- Bre Garner and Nicolas Emery, both of Carlinville
- William Worley and Ashley Rayburn, both of Staunton
- James Comerford and Maria Winnett, both of Virden
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A verdict was rendered on Tuesday in about 35 minutes for a Staunton man who was found guilty of criminal sexual assault.
Dillard Dehart Jr., 66 of Staunton, was charged with the offense on February 17, 2022, after his niece had accused him of the offense and had secretly recorded parts of the offense.
The secretly recorded videos were played for the jury, according to Macoupin County State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison who called multiple witnesses and tried the case.
Sentencing for Dehart Jr. is set for October 4, 2023.
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